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VFN 567T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,934 mi
Last recorded135,934 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFN 567T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 135,934 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 135,934 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 135,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 135,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 135,894 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 135,829 miles

Oil leak ()

minor body corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2016 135,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

minor body corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2015 135,483 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 135,483 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 134,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 133,405 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 132,458 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 130,116 miles

passenger seat belt slightly frayed

some play in steering idler

steering coupling slightly cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2011 130,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

passenger seat belt slightly frayed

some play in steering idler

steering coupling slightly cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2010 128,765 miles

steering coupling slightly cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2010 128,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering coupling slightly cracked

valve covers leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2009 126,532 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 118,414 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 118,414 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

welding of poor quality in places

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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VFN 567T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VFN 567T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VFN 567T registered?

VFN 567T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 February 1979.

Is VFN 567T safe to buy?

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